Sophie Slanchik
July 13, 1926 ~ August 20, 2018
Sophie (Guz) Slanchik, 92, of Weirton, West Virginia, passed away Monday, August 20, 2018 at the Weirton Geriatric Center with her family at her side.
Sophie was born on July 13, 1925, in Weirton, West Virginia, daughter of the late Thomas and Marianne Guz.
Sophie was preceded in death by brothers John, Andy, Chester, Frank and infant brother Edward Guz, sisters Eleanor Flowers, Virginia Najdecki. Jenny Dobies and Ann Salanci.
Sophie worked at Weirton Steel for six years as a Tin Plate Inspector until her marriage. Sophie was a perfect example of a selfless, hardworking woman. She got her drivers license and learned to play golf in her sixties. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, George, but her greatest joy was being “Grandma Sophie” to her six grandsons. She was a member of Saint Paul Church in Weirton.
Sophie is survived by her husband George P. Slanchik who she married July 1, 1950; sons George (Joanne) Slanchik and Frank (Susan) Slanchik; daughter Maryann (Bill) Marino; grandsons Robert and George Slanchik, Bryan (Erin) Slanchik, Justin Slanchik, Bill Marino and Doug (Marisa) Marino; great grandson George (Geno) Slanchik; great granddaughter Adaline Marino and sisters Mary Roberts and Julie Nogay.
Friends will be received on Thursday from 4-8 PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main St., Weirton. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 AM Friday at St. Paul Roman Catholic Church. Rev. Father Babu Joseph Elamturuthil will officiate.
Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
Sophies family would like to thank Dr. Makar and his staff for the excellent care and friendship they’ve shown Sophie for the past 45 years and also the Weirton Geriatric Center for the wonderful care and compassion they’ve given Sophie, especially the second floor staff.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Roman Catholic Church, 140 Walnut Street, Weirton, WV 26062 or Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943.
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Mr. Slanchik and family I am so very sorry for your loss. May God Bless and hold you close during this difficult time.
George & Family,
Please accept my sympathies.
Moose
Mr. Slanchik , George, Frank and family,
Sorry to hear of your moms passing. May she be at peace. May God bless you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely, Tim
Mr. Slanchik, George, Frank and Maryann: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. From looking at the video, the family was always having a good time; she knows she was so-loved! I will keep you all in my prayers and may God help you at this painful time.
Dear Frank, Susie and Family, My deepest condolences in the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. With Deepest Sympathy, Lois Cercone
Maryann, Frankie, George, Mr. Slanchik, and family, so sorry to hear about Mrs. Slanchik. She was such a sweet, loving person. Always made me feel so welcome in your home. My God comfort you. Her kindness will never be forgotten. With deepest sympathy, Joe and Peggy (Dresel) Chek
Bill and Patty Astfalk
Bill and Maryann, very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Our prayers are with you and your family.
To Julie Nogay and the Slanchick Family:
Please know of my heartfelt sympathy and prayerful support as you grieve the loss of your dear Sophie.
Love and prayers,
Stanley Tuchalski – Kissimmee, FL
To. all the Slanchick family,
Sending my prayers and condolences to all of you. My condolences and sympathy.
Gail (Sr. Richelle)
George, Frank, MaryAnn and family
I wanted to pass on my condolences to all of you. Your mother was always a special lady putting up with all the kids in the neighborhood. Lots of memories from the days on Grant Street. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God rest her soul.
Bernie Kelly
George, Frank and family, so very sorry for your loss! There is nothing that compares with the passing of one’s Mother! Words are so inadequate at times like this but I can only hope that your faith and memories will bring you some peace. You all will be in my thoughts & prayers. John Harcharic
I am so very sorry for your loss. She was so sweet. Remember she is a special angel. You all are in my thought and prayers. One day you all will be with her in heaven.
I have nice memories of Sophie, she was my best friends mom. she will be sadly missed. Maryann, I wish I would have known, before now. I hope you r ok. God bless you and family.
I hope you are with Judgie and your sisters in heaven Grandma, I Know you are! God is amazing!
Dear frienda, Frank & Susie, George & Joanne , my prayers have been with all of you for while now. I pray God may hold you safely in the palm of His hand—–gain strength from each other. And remember…….Mom is ALWAYS WITH YOU, LOVING YOU, CARING FOR YOU. God bless, sooze kurcina
Dear frienda, Frank & Susie, George & Joanne , my prayers have been with all of you for while now. I pray God may hold you safely in the palm of His hand—–gain strength from each other. And remember…….Mom is ALWAYS WITH YOU, LOVING YOU, CARING FOR YOU. God bless, sooze kurcina